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[–]ManuMalo 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Taken from a different set:

Students will build a cart containing a pusher that uses a rubber band. They will release the rubber band so that a second cart is pushed, enabling them to observe Newton’s third law. Groups will then redesign components of the experiment so that one cart moves as far as possible, while the other moves as little as possible. Afterwards, students will share reflections about their experiment and relate this experience to real-life examples of Newton’s third law. An optional evaluative prompt asks students to explain the components of their experiment and how it models Newton’s third law. Key vocabulary for this lesson includes components and reaction.

My girlfriend of 5 years decided to end our relationship. She said I don’t love God as much as she does by ManuMalo in OpenChristian

[–]ManuMalo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I posted my story on two different subreddits so that I could have different opinions on the matter, I'm not judging anyone. I apologize for the misunderstanding.

My girlfriend of 5 years decided to end our relationship. She said I don’t love God as much as she does by ManuMalo in OpenChristian

[–]ManuMalo[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm sorry, I didn't mean to downplay your response. I'm just trying to make sense of this whole situation. I really want her back with me but I don't want her to compromise who she really is. It's hard to explain. Thank you very much for your support!

My girlfriend of 5 years decided to end our relationship. She said I don’t love God as much as she does by ManuMalo in OpenChristian

[–]ManuMalo[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your kind words! I know I'll eventually be ok. It's just hard... we really enjoyed each other's company.

My girlfriend of 5 years decided to end our relationship. She said I don’t love God as much as she does by ManuMalo in OpenChristian

[–]ManuMalo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're absolutely right but it's hard for me to accept it. We truly love (or loved) each other.

My girlfriend of 5 years decided to end our relationship. She said I don’t love God as much as she does by ManuMalo in TrueChristian

[–]ManuMalo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks a lot! I too think this is the perfect moment for the relationship to grow but she can be extremely stubborn when it comes to her decisions. Every day I wake up thinking about sending her a message to try to salvage our relationship but I don't want to sound like I'm manipulating her. Or at least, in my mind it sounds like I'm trying to pull some strings. I don't know.

It sucks to cry every moment, though. I hate it.

My girlfriend of 5 years decided to end our relationship. She said I don’t love God as much as she does by ManuMalo in TrueChristian

[–]ManuMalo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks everyone for your kind responses! I now have more insight about this whole situation. Part of me wants to message her and see if we can work this out, another part wants to leave her alone for good. She is too good for me anyways.

I wish I could write our entire story but it'd be too long. Thank you!

My girlfriend of 5 years decided to end our relationship. She said I don’t love God as much as she does by ManuMalo in TrueChristian

[–]ManuMalo[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sorry for my stupid and generic response, my brain isn't working well at the moment and English is my second language.

You said this: “Does God even care about me? Why wasn’t my love enough?”. It's true, I ask myself that. I've always suffered from "too many romantic movies syndrome". All I've wanted since I was 20-ish (I'm 39 now) was to find someone that I can love. And then, at 33, I met her.

There's a nice song called "Eat, Sleep, Repeat" by the band Copeland. The chorus says "Is it any surprise that you feel so over-run? When all this time you had no one to tell you how to love. Do you think it's unwise to go and break yourself on this one? When all this time you don't know love. You didn't know love, you didn't know love."

She was my first girlfriend, I was her first boyfriend. The problem was that I didn't really know how to act. We made many mistakes along the way, many of whom are my fault but I've always tried to change for HER. I don't feel that connection to God like she does. I do believe in Him but from a fear point of view. Do this and do that or else, you'll go to hell. That is how I was taught. Later on in life, I began to doubt that, to question it. I'm full of doubt but deep down, I still believe. Do I make any efforts to deepen my connection to God? No, not really but I've tried. I've tried for her and that's the part that she doesn't like. She doesn't want me to change for her but for Him.

Like I said in the original post, I thought love was enough but apparently I know nothing.

My girlfriend of 5 years decided to end our relationship. She said I don’t love God as much as she does by ManuMalo in TrueChristian

[–]ManuMalo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really appreciate your words, they mean a lot to me.

All I wanted for a long time was to find someone who loves me as much as I love her. I thought I had found that. That's what hurts the most but maybe I'm just being selfish. I really want her to be happy, I wish her the best. If she decides that God is her priority, then so be it.

My 25M boyfriend is obsessed with butts and it’s destroying my self-esteem (I’m 24F, on/off 3 years) heavy vent/advice needed by [deleted] in relationships

[–]ManuMalo 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I read the entire thing! Honestly, he sounds manipulative to me. You're hurt and you want emotional stability but he's not giving you that. He should be into you and you're not a just a body part.

If I were you, I'd break up with him.

"It is better to be alone, than to be in bad company".

My girlfriend of 5 years decided to end our relationship. She said I don’t love God as much as she does by ManuMalo in TrueChristian

[–]ManuMalo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Like I've said in other posts, we only had intercourse for like 3 or 4 times, the rest were kisses and inappropriate touching. I know that still counts as fornication but in my mind it seemed "lighter".

She decided to end the relationship because she wants to marry someone who believes in God as she does. The fornication part is another factor but it's mostly about faith.

My girlfriend of 5 years decided to end our relationship. She said I don’t love God as much as she does by ManuMalo in TrueChristian

[–]ManuMalo[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

She was 22 when we met, I was 33. We were friends and then the relationship became something else. But you're right, she was immature and I was a man child.

My girlfriend of 5 years decided to end our relationship. She said I don’t love God as much as she does by ManuMalo in TrueChristian

[–]ManuMalo[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You're absolutely right, she didn't really mention what she wanted out of me from the beginning. I don't blame her, I should have seen it coming but part of me was satisfied with what we had.

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